Your privacy is our priority

1. Overview

Potter Media perates the website pottermedianews.com and provides media, advertising, publishing, and related services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us. We comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and applicable international standards.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, company name, job title.
• Communications: Information you provide when contacting us via forms, email, phone, or WhatsApp.
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent, referring URLs.
• Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies to enhance user experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content.
• Media & Advertising Data: When you engage our advertising services, we may collect campaign performance data, audience insights, and demographic information.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Providing and managing our media, advertising, and publishing services.
• Responding to inquiries, quotes, and customer support requests.
• Sending newsletters, marketing communications, and service updates (with your consent).
• Improving our website, content, and advertising targeting.
• Complying with legal obligations and enforcing our terms of service.
• Analyzing campaign performance and delivering reports to advertising clients.

4. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with hosting, analytics, email delivery, and payment processing (under strict confidentiality agreements).
• Legal Compliance: When required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., court order, subpoena).
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (we will notify you of any change).
• With Your Consent: When you have explicitly authorized us to share your information.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze traffic, and personalize advertising. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for website operation.

Types of cookies we use: Essential, Performance, Functionality, and Targeting/Advertising cookies. For detailed cookie information, please see our Cookie Policy.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. For advertising clients, campaign data is retained for up to 24 months for reporting and analysis. You may request deletion of your data at any time (subject to legal obligations).

8. Your Rights (NDPR Compliance)

Under the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and applicable laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: Object to processing for direct marketing or legitimate interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@pottermedianews.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, advertisers, or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Potter Media operates primarily in Nigeria, but we may use service providers located in other countries. When transferring data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions, to protect your information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when changes were made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website or services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.